This position is located within the Environmental Management Services/Textile Care at the Fargo VA Health Care System in Fargo, ND. The Motor Vehicle Operator complies with health, safety and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. Ensures strict adherence to federal, state and local codes concerning health, safety and environment as applicable with the performance of the duties.

Duties

The Motor Vehicle Operator will be required to utilize a one-and-a-half-ton truck, gross vehicle weight rating (GVW) of 12000 lbs. for the transporting of textiles back and forth from the hospital to the Textile Care Processing Facility (TCPF) five to six times daily. The Motor Vehicle Operator will drive on the Medical Center grounds and off-station in local area delivering linen for sharing agreements. Will have to use a hydraulic tommy-lift when delivering to off-station agreements that do not have a loading dock. Additionally, is responsible for loading and delivering of carts and baskets to wards, clinics and other areas as assigned. The other major duties include but are not limited to: Ensures proper loading of vehicles so that it is not overloaded and linen carts or other cargo is secured in such a manner as to protect them from weather or from falling off the vehicle; Maneuvers the vehicle in and around congested dock areas, at the hospital and delivery points and must frequently work around other delivery people when completing tasks; Operates dock leveling devices at both laundry docks and routinely, positions the truck so as to make maximum use of these devices; Knows how to securely fasten the various types of cargo carried in the vehicle; Utilizes loading arrangements that are stable and properly balanced to avoid hazardous vehicle conditions or damage to equipment; Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and submits work order requests for work needed; Checks all fluids and fuels of the vehicle as needed/required; Monitors all VA linen needs and reports such needs to the linen clerk to be added to area's delivery cart; Participates in the textile care linen inventory; Occasionally assumes the duties of the WG-5 Laundry Machine Operator or performs other duties as assigned by the Textile Care Manager; and, Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5:00 am - 1:30 pm. Designated Drug-Testing Position: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Requirements

Qualifications

Physical Effort and Work Conditions: The person in this position must be free of physical handicaps that would adversely affect their ability to operate assigned equipment in a safe and proper manner. Must constantly stand, walk, turn, bend and lift in the performance of assigned duties. Must be able to push and pull heavy cargos on and off the vehicle to include linen carts weighing up to 600 lbs. and extreme caution must be exercised in moving them to avoid injury or damage. Will be required to lift hydraulic gate that is excess of 50 lbs. when delivering or picking up linen at sharing agreement locations that do not have loading dock access. Work in performed under generally adequate conditions as to light, heat and ventilation but may be exposed at times to extreme temperatures, excreta, disagreeable odors and chemicals. Exposed to constant noise from moving equipment and danger exists from working near steam pipes, moving equipment, chemicals and close quarters. Required to work outside in all types of weather- and weather-related conditions. Must drive, operate equipment and move cargo in extreme weather conditions such as cold, heat, rain, snow, ice, etc. Subject to serious accidents while on public roads as well as cuts, bruises and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading/unloading of vehicle. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. Driver's License Requirement (SCREEN OUT): A current and valid state-issued driver's license is required for this position to operate the government vehicles. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current and valid state-issued driver's license. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN OUT) MOTOR VEHICLES WORK PRACTICES INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS (MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATION) DRIVE SAFELY OPERATE SAFELY (NON-MOTOR VEHICLE) RELIABILITY AND DEPENDABILITY IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Fargo VA Medical Center 2101 Elm Street Fargo, ND 58102 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]